Trade Mark Attorney – Intellectual Property – Bristol – 5+ PQE

Overview

In this Bristol-based role, you join a leading IP team to advise national and international clients on trade mark strategy, clearance, and protection. You’ll manage global filings and collaborate with a cross-functional group of IP specialists to grow the practice and strengthen client relationships. The role blends contentious and non-contentious work within a supportive, high-performing environment. A flexible, hybrid setup and a strong focus on wellbeing and development make this an attractive opportunity to shape global brand protection.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• Platinum accreditation for wellbeing and people development
• supportive, inclusive culture
• equal opportunities employer
• development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Managing global trade mark and design filings
• Advising on contentious registry proceedings
• Developing worldwide filing strategies and liaising with local counsel
• Providing trade mark clearance advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider commercial and IP teams
• Supporting the development of junior team members (where applicable)

Key requirements

• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience
• Strong experience in trade mark clearance, protection, and enforcement
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high performing team
• Confidence working independently, including when working remotely
• Experience supervising junior colleagues (advantageous)

• client-focused
• collaborative
• commercial awareness
• trade mark clearance
• trade mark protection
• enforcement

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